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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.12 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.12 and 73.43 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.12 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.12 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.12 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 18,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146.02/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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